Published by the Environmental News Service CASABLANCA, Morocco, October 7, 2016 (ENS) – Thousands of delegates from around the world meeting next month in Morocco to negotiate implementation of the world’s first global climate agreement will get a feel for what the low-carbon future holds – electric cars for their convenience. Read the full article […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Today, Canada has formally joined the Paris Agreement on climate change. The countries which have joined this week have pushed the Agreement over the threshold required for full Entry Into Force by November 4, 2016. This is an unprecedented achievement, as most expert observers believed the Paris Agreement […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Pixabay When politicians, policymakers, activists, and even environmental leaders talk about the problems caused by climate change, they often speak in silos—energy, pollution, extreme weather, flooding, and water and air quality. Solutions are presented in terms of energy efficiency, building resilient infrastructure, and “green” financial investment. These often […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Why is the media not raising climate change as part of the presidential race? Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/07/opinion/what-about-the-planet.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund After decades of inaction, the international community has put in place carbon pollution constraints for international aviation. The U.N. body that oversees international aviation – the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – has just adopted a resolution that will require the international aviation sector to offset its emissions […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund You’ll soon be able to savor that refreshing glass of wine even more, knowing that it’s chilled by a beverage cooler that sips, rather than gulps, energy. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this week released a direct final rule establishing the first-ever federal efficiency standards for wine […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The measure takes effect in 2021 and will for the first time reduce the climate impact of international jet travel. The first six years will be voluntary. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/07/science/190-countries-adopt-plan-to-offset-jet-emissions.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, October 6, 2016 (ENS) – The Paris Agreement on climate change is set to enter into force on November 4, less than a year after it was adopted by world leaders. With the ratifications deposited Wednesday, enough countries have approved the accord so that it […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Spring is beginning earlier than its historical average in 75 percent of the national parks examined in a new study — providing further evidence that climate change is already impacting public lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-secretary-jewell-announces-study-showing-spring-starting-earlier-national
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Paris Agreement enters into force, beached whales raise concern in Chile, Canada and Mexico cooperate on clean energy To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. September 29 – October 5, 2016 United Nations Climate Change After receiving confirmation from the […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Climate change is the biggest threat to our national parks. Here are 7 ways it’s already threatening parks. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/7-iconic-views-risk-climate-change
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Your browser doesn’t support Javascript or has it disabled. onEarth works best with Javascript enabled. The Paris Agreement is set to take effect next month – As of yesterday enough countries have signed on to the landmark deal to pass a key threshold. The treaty will officially go […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today launched a new online portal that will provide local leaders in the nation’s 40,000 communities with information and tools to increase resilience to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-epa-web-portal-helps-communities-prepare-climate-change
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Countries are gathering later this week in Kigali, Rwanda, to seal an agreement to freeze and phase down the super climate pollutants called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), found in air conditioners, refrigerators, and other uses. A strong HFC phase-down agreement would be another feather in the cap of the Montreal […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Energy efficiency is often called the “invisible” or “hidden” fuel as it allows us to avoid ever having to physically generate those saved units of energy—but for the first time, this important “resource” will be recognized with its own day. Today is “EE Day.” a collaborative effort of […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Paris climate treaty just went from being an agreement to being an action—and the world will never be the same. Shutterstock It’s official: Enough countries have formally joined the Paris climate agreement for it to take effect and become fully operational. The extraordinary speed with which the […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund On the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, India formally joined the Paris Agreement to combat climate change. India’s decision to join signals the commitment to fighting one of the greatest challenges of our time. With India joining, the world is days away from crossing the threshold on ‘Entry Into […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy by Sarah Quintana, sarahquintana.com Sarah Quintana is a New Orleans musician who lent her voice and music to our newest video. Inspired by the forces that shape the Gulf Coast, Sarah explores the themes of rivers and water in her latest album, “Miss River.” Using an underwater microphone typically used to record […]
In September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed ambitious climate change legislation that set an even higher bar than previous laws – California would now have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. This integrated plan to address climate change includes doubling energy efficiency savings at existing buildings. Along with other […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A colony of bamboo coral found during the Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013 NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program In the summer of 2013, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) named Deep Discoverer made its maiden voyage, diving 6,000 meters into cold ocean waters off New England to explore a section […]